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Substance Use Disorder

"The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), no longer uses the terms substance abuse and substance dependence, rather it refers to substance use disorders, which are defined as mild, moderate, or severe to indicate the level of severity, which is determined by the number of diagnostic criteria met by an individual. Substance use disorders occur when the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs causes clinically and functionally significant impairment, such as health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home. According to the DSM-5, a diagnosis of substance use disorder is based on evidence of impaired control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological criteria."


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Congress Finalizes COVID-19 Bill

Congress has reached consensus on the 3rd bill addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. It unanimously passed in the Senate late last night and is expected to move through the House in the coming days. It contains a $2 trillion price tag, which exceeds the annual budget normally appropriated by Congress...
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Senate to Finalize Crisis Relief Package

The Senate is working to finalize its proposal to assist American businesses during the crisis. In the initial proposal, the only industry singled out for direct assistance was the airlines industry. However, Senators leading the effort have assured NAATP that proposed provisions would support NAATP...
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NAATP Florida Public Policy Alert - SB 870

While the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers closely monitors legislative and regulatory activity at the national level, there are situations when we also comment on state legislative activity, such as when it sets a precedent or violates NAATP policy. This is why we urge our...
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NAATP Presents Guidelines to Congress

As Congress continues its bi-partisan efforts to address the nation's addiction crisis, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers has this week delivered to all members of Congress its recently released Addiction Treatment Provider Quality Assurance Guidebook: A Guide to the Core...
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NAATP Presents Addiction Treatment Guidelines to Congress

As Congress continues its bi-partisan efforts to address the nation's addiction crisis, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers has this week delivered to all members of Congress its recently released Addiction Treatment Provider Quality Assurance Guidebook: A Guide to the Core...
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NAATP Featured in National Opioid Awareness Campaign

NAATP partnered with Mediaplanet this week on a major national Opioid Awareness media campaign distributed through USAToday. The goal is to shed light on opioid use and highlight resources for those affected. Read our Executive Director's article on the addiction crisis as a whole titled...
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White House Releases Drug Strategy

Yesterday the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released its first national strategy since this administration has been in office. Newly confirmed Director Jim Carroll made the announcement. Read National Drug Control Strategy The ONDCP’s national strategy is in line with policies...
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Administration Provides Flexibility for IMD Exclusion

Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced new flexibility for states wishing to expand the limits contained in the IMD exclusion for Medicaid patients. Existing policy limited Medicaid funding for long-term mental health and substance use disorder treatment in inpatient settings...
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Opioid Bill Becomes Law

Yesterday the President signed HR 6, the bi-partisan Opioid legislation Congress has been working on most of 2018. The legislative package contained over 120 separate bills and was supported by both sides of the political aisle. As has been previously reported, numerous NAATP priorities were...
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